Iran 7-a-side defeats Argentina at 2016 Paralympic Games
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Loading...Tasnim – RIO, Iran 7-a-side football team started the 2016 Paralympic Games with a victory over Argentina.
The Iranian team defeated its South American opponent 3-1 at the Deodoro Olympic Park on Thursday.
Mohammad Kharrati, Jasem Bakhshi and Sadegh Hassani scored for the Iranian team.
Mariano Morana pulled a goal back for the Argentina.
Iran will play USA on Saturday
Team Melli has been drawn in Group B along with Argentina, USA and the Netherlands.
Group A consists of Brazil, Ukraine, Great Britain and Ireland.
Iran has participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes in 12 sports.
The Iranian delegation finished in 11th place in the previous edition, winning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and seven bronze medals.
